Job Description SummaryJob DescriptionSenior Capex EngineerRole Overview GE Vernova is seeking an experienced and strategic-minded Senior Capex Engineer to lead the regional capital investment strategy across our manufacturing sites in Parsippany, NJ; Allentown, PA; and Százhalombatta, Hungary. Based in Parsippany, NJ, this role acts as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for capital portfolio management, responsible for overseeing high-visibility projects ranging from $25,000 to $10,000,000+.
Unlike an execution-focused role, the Senior Capex Engineer is expected to drive continuous improvement in capital processes, influence site-level investment planning, and serve as a key advisor to leadership on technical feasibility and financial optimization.
Essential Responsibilities- Portfolio Strategy: Partner with site leadership to translate business objectives into long-term capital investment plans. Identify opportunities for regional standardization and cost-avoidance.
- Complex Project Leadership: Lead high-complexity projects from conceptual design through commissioning. Manage large-scale cross-functional teams, ensuring technical alignment with global engineering standards.
- Strategic Budget Management: Oversee multi-million dollar annual capital budgets. Perform advanced financial forecasting, variance analysis, and ROI modeling to support executive decision-making.
- Process Optimization: Drive the improvement of regional capital management processes, including procurement, safety compliance, and project reporting frameworks.
- Technical Authority: Serve as the primary technical point of contact for complex infrastructure, facilities, and equipment installations. Vet contractor proposals and ensure rigorous performance benchmarking.
- Stakeholder Influence: Act as a liaison between plant operations, finance, and global engineering to break down cross-functional barriers and secure alignment on critical project milestones.
- Mentorship: Provide guidance and oversight to junior project engineers or contract support staff, fostering a culture of rigorous project management and safety excellence.
- Risk Governance: Develop and maintain sophisticated risk mitigation strategies, ensuring projects remain resilient against supply chain disruptions, regulatory changes, or technical failures.
Qualifications / Requirements- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Project Management; Master's degree preferred.
- 8+ years of experience in capital project management within complex industrial/manufacturing environments.
- Proven track record of managing multi-site portfolios with budgets exceeding $10M.
- Demonstrated expertise in financial management (Capital Appropriation Requests (CAR) processes, depreciation, tax implications, and lifecycle costing).
- Deep experience in industrial facility infrastructure, automation, and large-scale equipment installation.
- Advanced proficiency in project management methodologies (PMP or equivalent certification highly preferred).
Eligibility Requirements- This role requires use of technical data subject to U.S. Government export restrictions and this posting is only for U.S. Persons (U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents and protected individuals (e.g., certain refugees and asylees)). GE will require proof of status prior to employment
- This is a 100% onsite position.
- Willingness and ability to travel approximately 25% as needed.
Desired Characteristics- Demonstrated ability to influence senior leadership and steer strategic investment discussions.
- Expertise in global manufacturing environments, specifically navigating international regulatory standards (e.g., EU vs. U.S. compliance).
- Strong change management skills-proven ability to implement new processes across diverse, distributed teams.
- Advanced analytical capabilities regarding project data, with a focus on predictive forecasting rather than just reactive tracking.
- Exceptional communication skills, with experience presenting complex technical/financial data to stakeholders at all levels.
This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $125,600.00 and $209,300.00. The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate's experience, education, and skill set.
Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.
This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on May 29, 2026.
Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off.
GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually, "GE Vernova") sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs GE Vernova reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.
